I don't believe cops in general, having seen them lie in court.
And yes, I believe 40 private citizens, kids and parents over a cop. Any day of the week.
I agree completely. With the attitudes I've seen displayed from some cops over the past 20 years or so and the growth industry in Special Weapons and Tactics units, I believe this is the right attitude to have toward LEOs, at least until they clean up their own act.
Little things count if a cop wants respect, like respect for the law themselves. During my small ten mile commute to work, at least twice a week, I am passed by a Connecticut State trooper while I am going 5 to 10 miles over the speed limit and he's travelling another 10 to 15 mph faster than I am. I've also seen a cop turn his lights on, just to drive through a red light and pull into the police station and casually walk to the front door (obviously no emergency). These little bends on the traffic regulations seem minor, but what they tell me is that these LEOs do not respect the law and see laws as no more than a tool to use against citizens should the need arise. Cops with this attitude deserve no respect at all. They've made themselves into nothing more than one more gang, albeit a gang with city hall backing them up.
I guess you don't believe Presidents either.